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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Longitude are best described as super‑midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Cessna Citation Hemisphere sit in the larger, long‑range/large‑cabin class. In range, the Longitude and Challenger 3500 are broadly similar in typical published figures, generally around the 3,400–3,600 nautical mile band depending on payload and conditions. The Falcon 2000S is usually marketed with a longer reach, roughly around the 4,000 nautical mile class, reflecting its larger-cabin, higher‑end mission set. The Citation Hemisphere is positioned above the Longitude as a longer‑range design, commonly cited in the ~4,500+ nautical mile category, intended for more nonstop city pairs. For passenger capacity, all four are typically configured for about 8–10 passengers in comfortable executive layouts. The Challenger 3500 and Longitude most often seat 8–9, while the Falcon 2000S commonly carries 8–10 with more cabin volume. Hemisphere concepts generally target 9–12 depending on layout, emphasizing longer legs with a true large‑cabin feel.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.34$ 5.23$ 6.63
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10121012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500HemisphereLongitude2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400450035003540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.63$ 0.65$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats10131010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250
Standard Cabin Seats810810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,200$ 2,500$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504481490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,000,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10121012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10131210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats810810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382540025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500SilvercrestHTF7700LPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73231000076657000
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.4
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.2
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024